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Advice to Potential Interns

Sample Interview Questions

Advice to Management

Would You Recommend

The fast-paced, complex work of a summer consultant can be stressful, but the amount you learn is unmatched.

4.9 of 5 stars

New York, NY
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2014
| VERIFIED INTERN

Uppers

The people are all phenomenal, the work is challenging and the product we deliver is of extremely high quality. The compensation is above competing firms and the benefits are great.

Downers

The work-life balance can be challenging, but the people and office atmosphere make up for it.

Advice to Potential Interns

When choosing an employer, consider foremost the work that you'll be doing. In the end, the hours are going to be draining and if you're not happy with the type of work you're doing or the people you're working with, you won't be successful or happy.

Advice to Management

Would You Recommend

Opportunity to have direct interaction and make impact to the client, along with great exposure to the firm

4.3 of 5 stars

San Francisco, CA
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2014
| VERIFIED INTERN

Uppers

I liked that I was able to take ownership of certain analysis and deliverables for the client. I especially enjoyed leading some of the client calls and presentations.

Everyone at the firm was extremely friendly and willing to answer questions.

I enjoyed the mentorship aspect, especially with my junior mentor who I was able to talk candidly with and ask any questions to.

There was good work/life balance on my project.

Downers

Because of budgetary issues, I was not able to travel very much on my project and spent most of the weeks remote. I would have liked more of the consulting experience.

I also would have liked a project more related to my interests, as I did not feel extremely stimulated by the type of work I was doing.

Advice to Potential Interns

Strategy& is a great place to work. Consultants are aligned to specific practices and industries, which allows junior employees to delve into a certain area while still getting a breadth of experiences. The small firm culture (at least before the merger) allows you to get to know many of the other people in the office, especially in the smaller offices.

Would You Recommend

Experiencing the real-world of consulting

Uppers

Very realistic look in to what the consulting lifestyle is like, excellent pay and benefits

Downers

One of my projects was remote from the team, creating an undesirable work environment

Advice to Potential Interns

Do your best to network on to a project in an industry you want to work in. There are more interns than work available, so you have a high chance of working in an industry or with a client that might not be your first choice.